UCL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES
& INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
SSCs 2015-2016
Japanese for Medicine and Current Affairs
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Japanese Syllabus D at the UCL CLIE, a high ‘A’ level grade or if you have a very good grasp of the
language and are able to conduct a conversation without difficulty.
Course duration
Year 1 students: double-block (16 x 3-hour classes. Block 1: 8 x 3-hour classes; Block 2: workshops and tutorials related
to Project).
Year 2 students: single block (8 x 3-hour classes).
Self-Study
40 hours in total.
Course codes
LCJM6005.
Aims and Objectives
The course is designed for advanced level students. It teaches specialised vocabulary to enable participants to use their
language skills in a professional environment, such as meetings and conferences, as well as covering related topics such
as current affairs and the latest trends in Japanese society. The course will enhance knowledge of Japanese life, society
and business culture using complex and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourse, register). Medical
related issues/vocabulary will also be covered.
Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. Language learning skills,
including autonomous learning and how to approach authentic material, will be further enhanced. Various transferable
skills will also be covered.
Course Content
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Japanese hospitals, human resources and employment for hospital
The Japan’s medical policy on NHS
Evolution of the Japanese society and family structure and their effects on health
Japan’s modern economy and its effects on medical issues
Linguistic Structures
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Basic 敬語 I
Comparatives I
Figurative expressions I
Speculative expressions
Disjunctions I
Passive accusatives
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Temporal expressions
Expressions for causes and reasons I
A minimum of 370 漢字 (かんじ) characters
Learning Resources
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Basic Kanji Book Volume 2 (Bonjinsha) – ISBN: 9784893581198
Monolingual or Bilingual dictionary
Dictionary of Chinese characters for Japanese
A selection of authentic material will also be used.
In addition there is a wide range of language learning materials available for self-study in the Self-Access Centre.